Tips for Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney

Since your personal injury attorney plays a huge role in ensuring maximum compensation, ensure you have the best legal mind before filing an injury claim. Nowadays, most attorneys have websites that provide the crucial information you need when comparing the legal professionals available in your area.

The comparison process might seem confusing, but you can easily identify the right attorney if you know what to look for. The tips below can help you ensure that your chosen attorney is the right person for the job.

Check Their Experience

Like any other profession, personal injury attorneys have varying levels of experience. An attorney who has served numerous injury victims is more likely to handle your case better than a newbie in the field. Also, since personal injury is a wide field, ensure that the attorney has served clients with cases similar to yours.

For example, if your injury is car accident-related, an attorney specializing in car accident cases can handle your case better than one serving medical malpractice victims.

Attorneys display their experience levels on their websites by stating the years in which they started practicing law.

Check Their Success Rate 

The next thing you should check after an attorney's experience is the number of cases they’ve won. An attorney who has served injury victims for years should proudly display their record of accomplishment, especially the high-value cases.

The best attorney should also ensure maximum compensation for their victims and show readiness to proceed to trial if the insurance company can't give a reasonable settlement.

Do Thorough Research

Don't hire an attorney without checking their reputation. Look for testimonials and online reviews from clients and the community. Many law websites have a reviews section where you can read comments left by clients. These reviews can help gauge the attorney's success rate and quality of customer service.

For example, you can trust an attorney with numerous positive reviews because the reviews are proof of a high customer satisfaction rate. On the other hand, negative reviews are a sign of customer dissatisfaction.

Look for reviews on trusted independent sites like Yelp and Google Reviews if an attorney's website does not display testimonials.

Ask About Their Payment Model

To avoid surprises, only hire an attorney after understanding their payment policy. Most attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, but some can charge consultation fees or request that you pay for some expenses upfront.

The best attorney is one working on a contingency-fee basis, as you only pay legal fees after receiving your settlement. 

Meet the Attorney Personally

Nowadays, you can hire an attorney through their website, but the best approach is to hire them after the initial consultation. A conversation with an attorney helps you gauge their communication skills and friendliness.

Pay attention to how the attorney answers your questions to determine their genuineness and communication skills. For example, an experienced attorney should clearly explain why they believe you have a strong case.

Consider the Attorney's Additional Services

While all qualified lawyers can represent you in an injury case, some offer more value, thanks to their additional resources. For example, an attorney who connects you with other professionals, like medical professionals and private investigators, simplifies the processes.

For example, if your attorney has a strong working relationship with a doctor, the doctor can offer their medical services on a lien basis, eliminating some of the financial constraints experienced by most injury victims.

While you can easily find an attorney to represent you, don't assume that every attorney can meet all your needs. Use the tips above to find the right attorney for your case.

At the Law Office of Paul R. Bennett, we boast a team of experienced and friendly attorneys who have helped our clients get the justice they deserve. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.